When is the deadline to renew your homeschool registration? This is a question that comes up on the local discussion groups. Let’s take a moment to clear up some of the confusion. Deadline to Renew Let’s start with the law. What does the law say? The law says that all children from 5 to 17 […]
Technical Colleges in South Carolina
July 16, 2018 by 2 Comments
Consider the doors of opportunity available at Technical Colleges in South Carolina. South Carolina has 16 Technical Colleges. In another post, I discuss why your homeschool grad might choose a Technical college. I highly recommend that you and your student take a look at the Tech Colleges near you. Even if you know you want […]
Class Dismissed Movie Review
July 6, 2018 by 4 Comments
I’m watching Class Dismissed: A film about learning outside the classroom. I’ve veered away from my Netflix habit to preview this movie for an upcoming screening opportunities here in South Carolina. This is a must-see film for every homeschooler and prospective homeschooler. Disclosure note: I have not been compensated for this post. All opinions are my […]
Foreign Language Classes and Curriculum
July 3, 2018 by Leave a Comment
We have many opportunities for foreign language classes and resources. Something for any age. Several local classes. And even more online programs. You don’t have to be an expert in a subject area in order to teach your child at home. You can learn most anything along with your student or let them learn it […]
What Counts as an Honors Credit?
June 27, 2018 by 2 Comments
Honors credits can help boost your student’s GPA. So, what counts as an honors credit? How do we go about deciding if the course is worth the honors weight or not? I’ve explained in a previous post what’s a high school credit. There’s a certain amount of material covered or time invested in the subject […]
Important Homeschool Documents from Your Association
June 17, 2018 by 4 Comments
When you register with your accountability, you’ll be issued some important documents that verify you are legally compliant. These are some of the important documents to obtain from your association director. Some of these documents are not automatically issued, so you might need to request them. Talk to your association director about their procedures for obtaining […]
How to Homeschool in South Carolina: Getting Started
June 8, 2018 by 6 Comments
Whether you are new to the state or just getting started, here’s what you need to know about how to homeschool in South Carolina. Welcome to homeschooling in SC! Click here if you’re withdrawing a child from public school. Click here if you want to know more about compulsory attendance requirements. So, you’ve decided to homeschool…and […]
Special Needs Sensory Friendly Events in SC
May 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
In a previous post, we looked at homeschool days and deals. Are you looking for sensory friendly events for your homeschooler? Well, there’s a few specifically for homeschoolers. But, there’s many more that are for all families seeking sensory friendly opportunities. We have lots of sensory-friendly family opportunities in South Carolina. Whether or not you […]
AUCH Unlimited
May 10, 2018 by 2 Comments
A United Community of Homeschoolers Unlimited is a 3rd Option accountability association in South Carolina. This association rebranded in 2018 and was previously known as United Christian Homeschoolers Unlimited. Here’s a look at some of the services they offer. Note: The information provided here is for reference only. The association prices and services may have changed […]
How to Improve Homeschool Communication with Your Groups
May 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
You’re a homeschool group leader or a co-op/resource center teacher. You need to tell your group or class about an activity or assignment. Let’s talk about how you can improve homeschool communication with your group. The real problem we have with SOCIALIZATION is the struggle of finding activities we want to do (with kids our kids […]
